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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024021036 · 2/2/2024 · Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object unspecified
Source
Machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c.
Secondary source
Source, secondary source unspecified

Employer

Name
Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC.
Location
1153 S. 12th St., KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, 66105
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing out grates on metal shredding equipment. His anvil came loose from his position and fell, striking his hip and pinning his right hand against a plate collector. His right index and middle fingers were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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